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Amid the rodeo, performances, booths, displays, and 4-H animals it can be easy to miss the other exhibits. In the middle of the commercial building on the far east side of the fairgrounds is Department E, Fine Arts and Crafts. The Fine Arts and Crafts department includes five different classes within five different divisions of all kinds of creations. Division AA is for professional artists, BB is for artists ages 17 and older, and CC is for artists ages 13-16. First place for these divisions...
Thursday, Aug. 4, is Co-op Day at the Richland County Fair and Rodeo. A single day dedicated to the co-ops in the area. Not only will banners be hanging across the promenade, but there will also be treats and fellowship. Seven co-ops will participate this year. They are Mid-Rivers, Horizon Resources, LYREC, Northwest Farm Credit Services, Richland Federal Credit Union, Western Choice Cooperative, and Nortana Grain Co. There will be a tent between the Boy Scouts and the Rangers Hockey booth with...
Aug. 3-6 from 11 a.m.-midnight, Richland County Baseball, a fair staple, will faithfully serve up burgers, hot dogs, and pop just west of the fair office. Aug. 3-6 from 11 a.m.-midnight. The baseball fair booth is the biggest and most important fundraiser for the Richland County Baseball Club. Travis Bower and his wife, Kelly, manage the fair booth while the parents of players, players, and anyone who wishes to volunteer man the booth. They were able to start taking volunteers to man the booth...
Marlys Binder, Richland County's Fair and Rodeo amateur photography department superintendent takes her job very serious for fair week. Binder began her fair adventure in the arts and crafts department in 1993. After spending two years in that department she moved to the amateur photography department. Until 2019, the department was in the ag building but has now moved to the old commercial building. "I have six good helpers." They have to be 14 years old or older but I prefer the younger ones...
Madison Sparks, Sidney, started her 4-H journey as a Yellowstone Valley Trailblazer Cloverbud in 2012 and is now on her last year with the Forever Buds 4-H club. From a young age, she knew she wanted to be in 4-H because of the animals. "The animals definitely were a big part of why I wanted to join 4-H. I love to be around them," said Sparks. Throughout her time as a 4-H member, she has shown steers, goats, pigs, alpacas, and rabbits. She has also participated in several indoor projects includi...
One of the most memorable things about the Richland County Fair and Rodeo is the beautiful and elaborate seed paintings or artistic backgrounds. Short of seeing them at the fair and, occasionally, in the odd business many do not know much about them. The backgrounds are just a piece of an entry into the Agriculture, Community, and Horticulture department. It is the Community Booth Exhibits class. Participants are to decorate their community's booth. According to the 2022 fair book, the booths...
4-H focuses on growing confident, capable and caring youth through science, citizenship and healthy living projects. Projects provide hands on learning in over 200 different project areas. 4-H has come a long way since its national beginning in 1902 and now offers a wide variety of projects including animal science, aerospace, robotics, woodworking, entomology, shooting sports, sport fishing, babysitting, sewing, quilting, gardening, leathercraft, photography, cooking, leadership and many more....
Blister beetles could be considered a beneficial insect as they feed on grasshopper eggs, however, they pose a significant risk. Blister beetles are named for a toxic in their body called cantharidin that causes blisters when it comes in to contact with the skin. This cantharidin is released when beetles are crushed, making it a concern for not only humans, but also for livestock producers, as hay containing blister beetles can be toxic to livestock. Blister beetles feed on crops including sugar...
With gas pushing and even over $5 a gallon more people are having to reconsider their vacation plans for the summer. One of the many considerations is a staycation. According to Webster’s Dictionary, www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staycation, a staycation is a vacation spent at home or nearby. When spending a staycation at home a person’s best tool is the local public library. All libraries offer books and movies but some of the libraries have board and card games. The Sidney-Richland County Library also has backpacks with several act...
Richland County's first Farmer's Market of 2022 took place in the Sidney/Richland County Library and Historic Richland County Courthouse parking lot July 9 from 7:30 a.m.-noon. Six different vendors both repeat and newcomers were present selling their wares. The Richland County Farmer's Market has been happening for over 25 years. This is the 7th year it has been held in the library/courthouse parking lot. Before that it had been held in several different places from year to year. Donna...
The Richland County Health Department expects to run out of free home COVID-19 test kits by early September. The Department received 2300 home test kits in January and has distributed them to the community in the last several months. The remaining home COVID-19 tests have an extended expiration date of September 30th, 2022. The tests are located in the lobby of the Community Services Building, at 1201 West Holly in Sidney. They are free to the public, and available until gone. The Health Department will update our Facebook page when all tests...
Funeral services for Donna "Trudy" Nevins, 81, Sidney, MT were held at 2 p.m., Monday, July 11, 2022, at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Sidney, MT, with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Interment was in Newlon Cemetery, rural Sidney, MT, under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT. Visitation was noon-5 p.m., Sunday, July 10, 2022, at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. In lieu of flowers or gifts please consider donating to the Cancer...
President Biden is pursuing a “Half Earth” policy to permanently lock up half of the earth’s land and water against any human use by 2050. Its name “50 x 50” means 50% by 2050. In 2019 the Center for American Progress published an intermediate goal of 30 x 30 to permanently lock up 30% by 2030. Senator Kamala Harris sponsored 30 x 30 legislation in the Senate. Representative Debra Haaland sponsored it in the House. Candidate Biden named Harris his Vice-Presidential running mate. President Biden appointed Haaland Secretary of the Interior....
The Richland County Health Department is now offering COVID vaccine for ages 6 months and older by appointment at regular vaccinations clinics. The pediatric Moderna vaccine is a two-dose series, with four weeks between the two doses. Regular vaccination clinic hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. by appointment, as well as the second Wednesday of each month until 6 p.m., and the third Thursday from 1-4 p.m. All times are MDT. For questions or to make an appointment for a COVID vaccine or other vaccination, call the...
The Richland County Farmers Market will once again be in Sidney this summer. The market will be held on Saturdays starting July 9 - Oct. 8 from 7:30 a.m. -12 p.m. at the Richland County Courthouse parking lot, on the corner of 2nd St NW and 2nd Ave NW. There will be a variety of produce and handmade items at the market, and this year there will be additional food products available under the new Montana Local Food Choice Act. This act exempts certain homemade food producers from food licensures and requirements. Food that may be sold at the...
The Richland County Fair and Rodeo is not too far away. All the rip-roaring fun that Richland County has been waiting for all year long will be Aug. 3–6 and it is right around the bend. Chase Rice is doing the Saturday night concert with special guest, Casey Donahew. According to www.iheart.com, Chase Rice grew up in North Carolina listening to Garth Brooks and other singers who reshuffled and updated country music into something more in line with pop in the 1990s. Rice first came into the p...
We've entered peak grilling season. After our typically brutal Montana winters, most of us long for these warmer and longer days. One of the best aspects is experiencing cooking outside on a grill. Unfortunately, grilled food doesn't have the best reputation of being a healthy way to cook. Some grilled foods, especially proteins, can add significant amounts of salt and fat to your meal. Over time, this can lead to high blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Don't be discouraged; there are...
The Richland County Fair and Rodeo is not too far away. All the rip-roaring fun that Richland County has been waiting for all year long will be Aug. 3–6 and it is right around the bend. Chase Rice is doing the Saturday night concert with special guest, Casey Donahew. According to www.iheart.com, Chase Rice grew up in North Carolina listening to Garth Brooks and other singers who reshuffled and updated country music into something more in line with pop in the 1990s. Rice first came into the public’s eye in 2010, when he was a contestant on the...
Funeral services for Donna "Trudy" Nevins, 81 of Sidney are at 2:00 P.M., Monday, July 11, 2022, at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Sidney, with Pastor David Huskamp officiating. Interment will be in the Newlon Cemetery, rural Sidney, MT under the care of the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney. Visitation will be Sunday, July 10, 2022, from Noon to 5 PM at the funeral home and one hour before services at the church. In lieu of flowers or gifts please consider donating to the...
The 4th of July, our nation's Independence Day, is just around the corner. There are family-friendly events to attend in celebration all around the area. Sidney: The Sidney Jaycees are holding the 2022 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks at the Richland County Fairgrounds. The events start at noon. There will be a car show, hot dog eating contest, carnival games, a dunk tank, a family photo booth, prizes, food, and craft vendors. Everyone will have a chance to create military care kits wi...
Managing our money and keeping our finances in check might feel overwhelming at times. Keeping track of your finances is an important part of reaching your financial goals. The Harvard Medical School has identified a key factor in people’s success in reaching their goals by shifting their thinking to a more positive approach. An example of this is mentioned by Melanie Dabb, Utah State University Extension Assistant Professor, in the article Tips for Sticking to Your Financial Goals and Budget (2022); instead of saying I have no money to s...
The Richland County Farmers Market will once again be in Sidney this summer. The market will be held on Saturdays starting July 9 - Oct. 8 from 7:30 a.m. -12 p.m. at the Richland County Courthouse parking lot, on the corner of 2nd St NW and 2nd Ave NW. There will be a variety of produce and handmade items at the market, and this year there will be additional food products available under the new Montana Local Food Choice Act. This act exempts certain homemade food producers from food licensures and requirements. Food that may be sold at the...
The Richland County Health Department is now offering COVID vaccine for ages 6 months and older by appointment at regular vaccinations clinics. The pediatric Moderna vaccine is a two-dose series, with four weeks between the two doses. Regular vaccination clinic hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 to 4:30 by appointment, as well as the second Wednesday of each month until 6, and the third Thursday from 1 to 4. All times are MST. For questions or to make an appointment for a COVID vaccine or other vaccination, call the Health...
An area of poison hemlock has recently been confirmed in Richland County. This plant is toxic to livestock, wildlife, pets, and humans making proper identification and management important. Poison hemlock is a deep tap rooted biennial that can grow from three to eight feet tall. This plant is in the parsley family and its roots have an odor similar to parsley and carrots. During its first year of growth, the plant forms a rosette and typically remains in the vegetative stage. During its second y...
Saturday, June 18, the Richland County Sportsmans Club held their 3rd Annual Car Show at Moose Park. Pictured: Duane Handford accepted the 1st place trophy along with His wife, Angie, and their two girls for his 1959 Chevy Apache. (Photo by Jaymi Mozeak)...
